[RBW] FS: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen w/Clydesdale Wheelset

2011-03-24 Thread Big Paulie
I'm selling my 59cm A.Homer Hilsen.

It's in excellent condition. 3 years old, 3000 miles. Never dropped or
rained on. Stored indoors at room temperature. (No garage storage.)

$2500, with professional packing and shipping to the CON US included.
Will consider offer on local pickup (Paso Robles ,CA.)

No saddle, seatpost or pedals.

I weighed 240 for most of the miles on this bike, and I had a good
shop (Bike Attack in Santa Monica)  build me a set of bombproof
wheels. The people at Bike Attack are oriented towards mountain
biking, so the wheelset has a set of high end Hadley hubs with disc
brake mounts...which are of course out of place on a road bike.
Straight 2mm spokes, and Mavic A719 rims. No broken spokes, and just 2
super light truing touch-ups in 3000 miles. This is the best wheelset
I've ever had for my personal needs.

The set up is nothing fancy, but nothing cheap, either...

42cm Nitto Noodle Bars
11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem
172.5 Crank Arms (I'm 5'10" and my pbh is 86.5, and they are perfect
for me on this frame size.)
Sugino Compact triple crankset
Silver Sidepull Brakes
Hadley Hubs
Mavic 719 Rims
Tektro Brake Levers
Shimano Bar End Shifters, set up as indexed downtube shifters
9 speed cogset
Near New Jack Brown Blue Rear Tire
Well Used Jack Brown Blue Front Tire  (100 miles left on it.)
Ultegra Derailer...lightly scuffed from use on another bike
Chain slightly less than 50% stretch...plenty of miles left

Aside from the normal dropout wear, there are 4 paint chips. They are
clearly shown in the photos available here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25844261@N05/

Thanks

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[RBW] Re: FS: 59cm A. Homer Hilsen w/Clydesdale Wheelset

2011-03-25 Thread Big Paulie
Forgot to add my contact address...

pauldgr...@yahoo.com

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[RBW] FS: 59 CM AHH

2011-05-02 Thread Big Paulie
I'm selling my 59cm A. Homer Hilsen.

It's in excellent condition. 3 years old, 3000 miles. Never dropped
or
rained on. Stored indoors, at room temperature. (No garage storage.)

$2100, with professional packing and shipping to the CON US included.
Will consider offer on local pickup (Paso Robles ,CA.)

I would also be willing to drive several hours to meet you.

I weighed 240 for most of the miles on this bike, and I had a good
shop (Bike Attack in Santa Monica)  build me a set of bombproof
wheels. The people at Bike Attack are oriented towards mountain
biking, so the wheelset has a set of high end Hadley hubs with disc
brake mounts...which are of course out of place on a road bike.
Straight 2mm spokes, and Mavic A719 rims. No broken spokes, and just
2
super light truing touch-ups in 3000 miles. This is the best wheelset
I've ever had for my personal needs.

The set up is nothing fancy, but nothing cheap, either...


No pedals, seatpost or saddle
42cm Nitto Noodle Bars
11cm Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem
172.5 Crank Arms (I'm 5'10" and my pbh is 86.5, and they are perfect
for me on this frame size.)
Sugino Compact triple crankset
Silver Sidepull Brakes
Hadley Hubs
Mavic 719 Rims
Tektro Brake Levers
Shimano Bar End Shifters, set up as indexed downtube shifters
9 speed cogset
Near New Jack Brown Blue Rear Tire
Well Used Jack Brown Blue Front Tire  (100 miles left on it.)
Ultegra Derailer...lightly scuffed from use on another bike
Chain slightly less than 50% stretch...plenty of miles left

Aside from the normal dropout wear, there are 4 paint chips. They are
clearly shown in the photos available here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25844261@N05/

pauldgr...@yahoo.com

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[RBW] A small step forward?

2011-05-06 Thread Big Paulie
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/05/bikes-and-tech/ask-nick-fat-tire-fun-and-mavic-race-support_171343

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Re: [RBW] Rambouillet or San Marcos

2013-10-13 Thread Big Paulie
I'm going to break with the other posters, and go with the San Marcos.
 
I'm 5'10'' with an 86.5 PBH, as measured by Grant. The 54 San Marcos fits 
me perfectly, with an 11cm stem.
 
I've owned both the Rambouillet and the San Marcos, and I find the San 
Marcos to be a better handling bike, when ridden with no "extras" like 
fenders and baskets and bags. Dead solid neutral. The Rambouillet, for me, 
was a touch twitchy. 
 
Plus, the San Marcos is available pretty much "on demand." 

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[RBW] Cycling Related Piece In WSJ

2009-09-19 Thread Big Paulie

By David Byrne...


http://tinyurl.com/m4j6rh
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[RBW] Re: things I noticed after a 2 month biking hiatus

2009-10-06 Thread Big Paulie

I had a similar experience last spring.

I was off my Homer for 3 months (due to the bad winter in the PNW). I
had just finished dialing it in when the snows came, so I was curious
how it would feel after along lay off. Much to my delight, everything
felt good, other than my legs. I attribute most of that to the bike
and the SAA saddle. Both are very natural in their feel and
performance...at least to me.
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[RBW] Bike Bell Concert In L.A.

2009-10-09 Thread Big Paulie

http://tinyurl.com/yl7q58c

"Wagner's "Ring" cycle may be vying with Dudamania as the headline
maker of the musical season on Grand Avenue, but please take note that
downtown's main drag of the arts will also be playing host to a horde
of cyclists, ringing.

The musical piece in question is "Eine Brise: Transient Action for 111
Cyclists," by the late Argentinian composer Mauricio Kagel, which will
have its L.A. premiere Feb. 22 outdoors on Grand Avenue's pavement.
Kagel's quickie composition, no more than two minutes long, calls for
111 bicycle riders to ring their bells, whistle and emit vocalized
effects in unison, on command.

The performance is part of the just-announced 2009-10 season from the
experimental and contemporary music series Monday Evening Concerts.
Along with the biker ensemble, its "Celebrating Kagel" concert will
offer two pieces played indoors in the series' regular quarters,
Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School."

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[RBW] Re: Roadeo art

2009-10-13 Thread Big Paulie

I went up to RWHQ this past Satarday, and saw the Roadeo in the flesh.
I can't tell you how impressed I was. Didn't ride it, but the look and
feel was exactly what I think this bike should be, and exaxctly what I
think a lot of cyclists are looking for. I may have to lose 30 pounds
so I can ride one!

Colors and graphics are great, BTW, better than they photograph.
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[RBW] Re: Dissect this quote from Grant

2009-10-23 Thread Big Paulie

Maybe it has something to do with the 6th photo, scrolling left to
right, on the Rivendell home page...
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[RBW] Re: Long introduction and question on frame and handlebar options from newbie to the list

2009-11-07 Thread Big Paulie


> - Is the AHH a good replacement for the Specialized Roubaix for me,
> not a racer, not a club rider, just interested in metric centuries,
> centuries and eventually as I loose weight and gain fitness, longer
> rides?


A resounding yes...
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[RBW] Re: Kudos to Cyclofiend; Moderator Par Excellence

2009-12-26 Thread Big Paulie
Agree completely! Fantastic job by CF.

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[RBW] Re: Will riding a Rivendell make me self-conscious or overly worrisome?

2010-01-15 Thread Big Paulie
I too like to keep a low profile...

In the 6 years since I got my first Rivendell, I've ridden over 20,000
miles, and have had a number of people comment.

I had one homeless guy seriously ask about it. He seemed to know what
it was, and wanted to know if it lived up to its reputation.

Once while riding past a parking lot in a beach area I heard a woman
shout "Whoo-whoo! Rivendell!" I turned to look, and it was the best
looking young woman I'd seen in years.

I  was chugging up a climb in the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla
Washington about a year ago, and a woman on a full race carbon thing
decended past me going probably 40
MPH. In the flash of a second it took her to pass me, see saw that I
was riding a Rivendell and came to a screeching halt, turned around,
and rode back up to me to have a look.

The most consistant positive reaction I've had is from 20 something
guys with tatoos and earrings, on mountain bikes or BMXs. They always
have a positive comment. One said, "That bike really handles well."
Another said, "As soon as I saw the group, I knew it was a new bike."

Oddly enough, the only overtly negative was from a bike store owner
who was in his 60's, and seemed to be an otherwise thoughtful person.
He took one look at my Rambouillet and said, "Those are just old
frames they repaint and rebadge." Quite a savvy observation!
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[RBW] Re: this oughta be a motto for this group

2010-01-18 Thread Big Paulie

How about simply, "Seven? Make it nine."
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[RBW] Re: RBW Owners Google Map

2010-01-24 Thread Big Paulie
I zoomed in on my neighborhood, clicked over to the satellite image,
and place my blue bulb on the roof of my house...

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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-25 Thread Big Paulie
My favorite name of the bunch is Rambouillet. My least fav, the
Hunqapillar.

However...

Once, during the height of the Iraq-War/anti-French sentiment, I was
accosted on my Rambouillet in the restroom area of a campground. An
intoxicated man with an iron horse shoe in his hand was furious that I
was "ridin' a Frenchy bike." I would have given anything to be on a
Hunqapillar at that moment!


:)

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[RBW] Re: Hunqapillar da name

2010-01-25 Thread Big Paulie
In truth, I thought "Roadeo" was pretty weak...until I saw the bike/
paint/decals in person. Then it seemed virtually perfect. So, I'm
withholding any kind of judgement on the "Hunqapillar" moniker until
such time as I actually see one. :)

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[RBW] Mount Diablo Name Change?

2010-02-01 Thread Big Paulie
Saw an article in a local newspaper that Mount Diablo might have a
name change to Mount Ronald Reagan...

http://www.insidebayarea.com/columns/ci_14296818

This might spin off an entirely different vein of Rivendell bike
names, wouldn't you think?  :)

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[RBW] Re: 59cm AHH fit questions

2010-02-18 Thread Big Paulie
As a 86.5 cm PBH person happily riding a 59 AHH with JBB 33.3's, all I
can say is brace yourself for a lot of fun!

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[RBW] Re: Carboon failures

2010-03-08 Thread Big Paulie

This thread should be the last carbon fiber-related topic in this
group, ever.

This is a Rivendell owner's group.

Rivendell doesn't make or sell anything made of carbon.

Every carbon thread to date has ended in tears or virtual fisticuffs.

Addtionally, Grant has made his postion very clear on this
subject...with a great deal of sincerity and evidence to back it up.
Nothing he says publicly will likely prevent a carbon fiber-related
bicycle crash from happening. He, and we, should drop it.

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[RBW] Re: noodle bars

2009-04-16 Thread Big Paulie

Phase two of the "Noodle Discovery Train" is finding the right width.
I ended up getting three pairs, 42-44-46, and swapped them back and
forth until I came to the conclusion that I indeed liked the 42's
best.

The wider bars worked well, but my pinkys got numb on long tides. No
amount of moving the bars up or down or rotating them forward of
backward resovled the problem. But a set of 42's did.

In any case, Noodle Bars and Jack Brown tires are must-haves on
whatever bike I obtain the future.
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[RBW] Re: Do Pacenti Quasi-Motos fit on a Bleriot?

2009-04-30 Thread Big Paulie



On Apr 30, 3:54 am, GeorgeS  wrote:
> What is a pacenti quasi-moto?

A 650b tire.

But, I grant you, this is the oddest sounding heading ever!!!
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[RBW] Re: Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik

2009-06-16 Thread Big Paulie

http://velonews.com/article/93240/mavic-responds-to-wheel-collapse-article

This is the wheel manufacturer's response... worth reading. Maybe
carbon spokes weren't to blame...but a carbon frame was.
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[RBW] Re: Thank goodness for steel spokes and Rich Lesnik

2009-06-16 Thread Big Paulie

To be clear, I wasn't advocating Mavic's postion, but felt that their
response should be noted.
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[RBW] Re: Roadeo Press on BikeRadar.com

2009-08-29 Thread Big Paulie

Can I go of on a tangent relative to the Roadeo?

Not having a deep background in bikes, I'm wondering what the pratical
differences are between the threaded and threadless options.

And, why is the threadless option 1", rather than the more common 1
1/8"?

Thanks,

Paul
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[RBW] Re: Roadeo Press on BikeRadar.com

2009-08-29 Thread Big Paulie

Thanks, Doug and Steve...


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[RBW] Re: Is the Ram the closest thing to perfect bike? I think so.

2008-11-22 Thread Big Paulie

I rode a Rambouillet for 3 years, and recently shifted over to an AHH,
because we moved from So Cal to the PNW, and I wanted to rided wider
tires with fenders. I had to sell my Rambouillet (to a very nice
fellow -- http://myrambouilletbuild.blogspot.com/ ) to facilitate the
AHH.

So, I'm in the unique (for me) position of being qualified to speak!

I love both bikes, and for many of the same reasons. It's a mistake to
assume that the AHH can't be ridden in the same manner as the
Rambouillet. (Not to say that you are saying this, just making a
general observation.) I ride it as a pure road bike. No racks or bags
(other than a small, under the saddle bag) and the tires are not as
soft as I could ride them. (JB Blues at 80 LBS) I can climb as well as
the Rambouillet, and descend a bit better. The weight is about 1-2
pounds heavier than the Rambouillet, and I'm using the same wheels and
saddle, stem and bars. I can't feel it.

When I'm riding in the zone (forgetting I'm on the bike, just peddling
and thinking) I'm rarely reminded I'm cycling by the AHH itself. (Did
that make any sense?)

I will say this about the Rambouillet... I suspect that it has just a
touch more depth to it than the AHH, and a more experienced cyclist
might find deeper understanding in the Ram. Had I ridden it for more a
couple more years, it probably would have continued to educate me. The
AHH seems more like "it is what it is," right off the bat, and it's
really great. Stable, but no where near boring (if it's used as a road
bike.) I also learned so many lessons riding the Rambouillet for three
years, that when I got on the AHH, I was much better educated as to
what to expect from Grant's design philosophy. (My previous road bikes
were a Lemond and a Cannondale sport frame. A couple or years on
each.)

For me, the added dimension of the AHH relates to its added
versatility. The added depth of the Rambioullet is in it's somewhat
quicker handling, and the ability to stay ahead of my learning curve.
The difference between the two (again, to me) is pretty slim. I would
love to see the Rambouillet live on...but the AHH is no slouch as a
pure road bike.


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[RBW] Re: Weight limit for A.H.H

2008-11-22 Thread Big Paulie

I'm around 220, and I think that's the limit. I put on some weight a
while back (240), and could feel my AHH starting to flex side to side
just a bit too much, especially the front end. When I lost the weight,
it felt fine again. The same for my old Rambouillet. 220 was about
it.

That's all on the road, BTW.


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[RBW] Re: Weight limit for A.H.H

2008-11-23 Thread Big Paulie



On Nov 23, 4:07 am, Steve Palincsar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> All that said, I would want to put a huge load on the back of a
> Rambouillet.  


Why would you want to put a huge load the back of a Rambouillet?
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[RBW] Re: Is the Ram the closest thing to perfect bike? I think so.

2008-11-24 Thread Big Paulie

On Nov 23, 6:33 pm, "PATRICK MOORE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>  What exactly do you mean by "depth"? It's not usually an
> adjective used of bicycles.

On Nov 24, 7:04 am, usuk2007 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> The way I interpreted "depth" as applied to the Ram was that it
> doesn't limit a strong rider and
> the longer you ride it the more you find that it can do. A skilled
> rider can get things out of a Ram
> that he/she couldn't from a AHH or an Atlantis.


This is exaxctly what I meant, but I didn't state it nearly as well as
usuk2007. Thanks.
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[RBW] Re: Shifter location

2008-11-25 Thread Big Paulie

Having been through the shifter mill -- including stints with both
Shimano and Campy brifters -- I'm back to DT. Clean, simple, and easy
to use. I do, however, prefer indexed shifting. I bring this up just
to make the point that I'm not stuck on any kind of retro aesthetic.

Of the other options, I liked Campy ergo shifters second best, and
Shimano brifters the least. Bar ends were OK, but clumbsy in terms of
the plumbing and appearence (I thought.)
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[RBW] Hub Pump

2008-11-30 Thread Big Paulie

Does anyone know anything about the "hub pump?"

Second product on the page...

http://www.velonews.com/article/85028/a-grab-bag-of-new-products-and-soon-to-be-products-spied
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[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

2008-11-30 Thread Big Paulie

Okay wiseguys, here's the website...

http://pump-hub.com/Pump_Hub.html

Do I have to do everything myself  :-)



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[RBW] Re: Hub Pump

2008-11-30 Thread Big Paulie

It'd be a first!


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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Weird Squeek, Solved!

2008-12-08 Thread Big Paulie

Same problem, same solution here.  :-)
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[RBW] Re: Rivendells and Fenders

2008-12-09 Thread Big Paulie



On Dec 9, 8:20 am, Jay Sinn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have to go with the barbaric grocery bag on the seat

Paper or plastic?  :-)

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[RBW] Richard Sachs Cross Bike

2008-12-09 Thread Big Paulie

http://tinyurl.com/6h7npy


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[RBW] Re: Richard Sachs Cross Bike

2008-12-18 Thread Big Paulie

I guess well behaved men rarely make history either!

Latest on Richard Sachs' Cross team...

http://www.velonews.com/article/86089/scuffle-at-kansas-city-cyclocross-nationals
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[RBW] Re: Sam Hillborne geometry is up at RBW site!

2008-12-21 Thread Big Paulie

Great post. Thanks for all that, Grant.


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[RBW] Re: Bronx cheer for the postal service

2008-12-23 Thread Big Paulie

I though the Rivendell offer was generous in spirit and in practice.
What they were offering was clear. Seems odd to pick it apart...
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[RBW] Re: Bronx cheer for the postal service

2008-12-23 Thread Big Paulie

On Dec 23, 3:18 pm, "PATRICK MOORE"  wrote:

" I think, opine, consider, think, presume, and believe that Grant was
wholly altruistic in his offer, and I applaud, congratulate, en-kudo,
praise, commend, and acclaim it whole heartedly."



Agree 100% ... dismissing as a clever marketing ploy is way off base.
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[RBW] Re: Hillborn v. Tournado

2009-01-07 Thread Big Paulie



On Jan 7, 6:52 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery 
wrote:

>  I've heard that it may be getting harder to escape the extra charges imposed 
> by the airlines
> for a coupled bike.


Even nice airlines have to eat too, Jim...

:-)



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[RBW] Re: looking for a Romulus headbadge (or a buyer for frame/fork?)

2009-01-10 Thread Big Paulie

I too have a namesake on the Rivendell roll. I keep thinking my twin
will order a custom Riv -- in my size and in a color I really like --
and one day it will arrive at my door my mistake.

Hey, it could happen!

P.S. I knew a guy who had an unusual last name, and the only other
family with that same named in the entire country lived on the same
street in his small town. The two families had also determined they
weren't related in any way!
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[RBW] Re: How Much Tape is Too Much Tape?

2009-03-17 Thread Big Paulie

Another option I've used with success is to remove the old tape, and
use strips of that used tape in lieu of gel. The thin but noticable
addition of padding takes out some of the harshness of a single taped
bar (if indeed that's your perception of same). It also doesn't add as
much to overall diameter compared to a double taped bar.
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[RBW] Re: Bosco handlebar gets my feet numb

2012-06-12 Thread Big Paulie
And the legend grows...

http://surfmatters.blogspot.com/2012/06/olivier-chetelat.html

:) :) :)

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[RBW] Re: Bicycle Courier In Love with My Atlantis

2012-06-13 Thread Big Paulie

"All Atlantis owners are hipsters under the skin.  Mitch Browne"

Good one!

As a multiple-Rivendell owner over the years, I've never owned an
Atlantis, even though it's the Riv frame that is closest to my wants/
needs. My reasoning is simple...I'm not cool enough to ride an
Atlantis, and deep down, I know it. The 1-in-500 cyclist I might
enounter out on the road who would sense the incongruity of "me" on an
Atlantis, and surely pass silent judgement as they rode past!


BP
SLO County, North

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[RBW] Re: Very Riv-ish Disneyland Bike Shop

2012-07-14 Thread Big Paulie
"Fast, Faultless and Fadless ... Our Vehicles Pass the Test of Time."

This is remarkable! :)

I wonder if the two brothers working in the back make airplanes in
their spare time?

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[RBW] Re: WTB: 64cm+ Touring Frame

2012-07-18 Thread Big Paulie
Not exactly what you are looking for, but the right size, and in
Seattle

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bik/3131745307.html

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[RBW] Re: Latest BLUG post (2/28)

2013-03-03 Thread Big Paulie
I thought Grant's critiscm of the NAHB was a little harsh...then I saw
the "winning" bike!

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/gallery/gallery-rob-englishs-tt-mk2_276499

May be the most unridable looking bike I've ever seen...


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[RBW] July 19th Blug Posting

2013-07-24 Thread Big Paulie
Just curious about the bike accident that resulted in a Riv customer's 
folded front fork...
 
It sounds like it was somewhat serious, if the rider couldn't speak for 
several days after the accident. Does anyone know any details? Was he 
wearing a helmet when he crashed? 
 
Thanks
 
Paul

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[RBW] Dia Comp Downtube Ratchet Shifters

2012-08-09 Thread Big Paulie
I just installed a set of downtube ratchet shifters on my San Marcos.

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[RBW] Re: Dia Comp Downtube Ratchet Shifters

2012-08-09 Thread Big Paulie
Sorry, my above post was published before it was completed...

The crank gear level seems to slip "downward" into the smaller rings
as I ride.

Thoughts?

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[RBW] Re: Dia Comp Downtube Ratchet Shifters

2012-08-09 Thread Big Paulie
Thanks William, makes sense... :)

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[RBW] Re: FS Grant's running shoes size 12.5

2012-09-26 Thread Big Paulie


Are Altras suitable for cycling, or just running?

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[RBW] Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-10 Thread Big Paulie
Since one of the criticisms of cycling helmets has been the relative
lack of protection, I've been wondering if there's a helmet that would
fall between the standard bicycle helmet and the full face motorcycle
helmet in terms of protection...and still be servicable

The "half helmet" or "skull cap" hemet that Harley riders wear surely
must offer more protection than a cycling helmet, while offering a
degree of air flow over the face and head.

Any thoughts?

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[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-10 Thread Big Paulie
So Lyle, which Nutcase helmet did you get your daughter, and perhaps
might get for yourself?

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[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Big Paulie
Thanks for the heads up on the Troxel helmets, Will. They look great.





On Oct 10, 6:57 pm, Will  wrote:
> We use these and like them better than bicycle helmets: screened vents,
> good fit, can change liners (very nice feature), can add warm winter liner
> (also nice feature). They're a bit studier than regular bicycle helmets.
> The manufacturing quality is the same as high end bike helmets and better
> than most mid-range helmets.
>
> And price? CHEAP.
>
> http://www.troxelhelmets.com/products/sport
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:53:21 PM UTC-5, Big Paulie wrote:
>
> > Since one of the criticisms of cycling helmets has been the relative
> > lack of protection, I've been wondering if there's a helmet that would
> > fall between the standard bicycle helmet and the full face motorcycle
> > helmet in terms of protection...and still be servicable
>
> > The "half helmet" or "skull cap" hemet that Harley riders wear surely
> > must offer more protection than a cycling helmet, while offering a
> > degree of air flow over the face and head.
>
> > Any thoughts?

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-24 Thread Big Paulie
This is an amazing thread!

I was never an Airplane fan back in the 60's...although I was the
right age and was from California. More into Cream, Doors, Hendrix.
But, for some reason, about a year ago I bought their "Worst Of" CD on
a whim, and was just blown away by how much I loved it, and related to
it.

Recently I bought most of their catalog on CD, and have been floating
in heaven ever since. The depth, the textures, the variety...amazing.

Eventually, I plan to delve into the Hot Tuna catalog. But for now, I
have a lot of listening to do.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-24 Thread Big Paulie
P.S.  Favorite Airplane song to ride to: Won't You Try/Saturday
Afternoon.

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[RBW] Re: Rivendell owners and Jefferson Airplane...

2012-10-25 Thread Big Paulie
Ginger Baker was an avid competetive cyclist as a teen...

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[RBW] Re: Go fast bike: San Marcos?

2012-12-01 Thread Big Paulie

I faced the same dilemma recently, and chose the San Marcos.

Haven't had a moment's regret. Best handling bike I've ever ridden.
And that includes a Ram and a AHH.

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[RBW] Re: What's your raffle entry consist of, and what are your plans for the prize?

2012-12-17 Thread Big Paulie
Can't afford to enter this month, but...

...if I could, and I won:

I would order a copy of a 54 San Marcos, with a few Rivendell touches
(better dropouts, better brake fit, nicer fork curve) a different
color (probably Merckx orange) and of course, the emporer-like status
of a Rivendell decal running along the down tube! :)

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[RBW] Re: Anyone know how many people were in the raffle?

2013-01-04 Thread Big Paulie
I wasn't able to enter, so that's a minus one to the total...
:) :) :)

Seriously,  it's so cool we had a popular winner (not that there could
be an unpopular winner), and the excitement of dreaming what we might
order if we won was great. Hope Riv benefits from the promotional
effort. It was a lot of fun...

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[RBW] Re: WTT: NITTO Moustache for 42 Noodle

2013-01-08 Thread Big Paulie
I've had Noodles from 48 down to 42, and prefer the 42's. And, I have
wide shoulders.

The "falling through" sensation you describe was something I
experienced, and the 42's resolved it.

Best bars ever, IMO.

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[RBW] Re: 2 Top Tube Observations

2013-02-02 Thread Big Paulie
The first time I ever went into the Rivendell shop, Grant let me ride
3 Rambouilets...and I commented how dramatic the increase on stability
was as the size of the bike went up.

His analogy was comparing the difference between writing with a pen
when the "leak cap" was on the top of the pen, and when it was
removed. The pen with the cap removed is much more unstable. (The
larger bike with the top tube higher above the wheels was more
stable.)

Aside from added stiffness, I'm wondering if the second top tube has
the same effect on the stability of the bike as the pen with the cap?
More weight up top...

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[RBW] Re: Thrifty Cycling

2013-02-08 Thread Big Paulie
I've paid "full retail" price for 3 new Rivendells since 2005. Best
cylcing deals I've ever found.




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[RBW] Re: Recently joined the group; and now a new Riv [frame] owner

2013-02-27 Thread Big Paulie
The thing about builds for a Rivendell frame is that you can try a lot
of variations over a period of months, or even years, and the frame
maximizes each combination. So if you approach it as a long term
project and don't count pennies too closely, it becomes a fun learning
experience.

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[RBW] Re: Interesting Incident on Today's Ride

2011-08-01 Thread Big Paulie
Two somewhat similar incidents...

I was near the end of solo, unsupported a double metric century on my
Rambouillet-- the longest ride I'd ever made -- and I was feeling
pretty damn proud of myself. As I neared home, I came upon a college-
aged guy on an old touring bike that was so loaded, it was a miracle
he could stay on it. This was in Ventura County in California. The
rider was on the way to Belize...from Seattle! He said he was planning
to stay down there a year or two, but by that point on the ride, had
decided to save enough money to fly home! I offered to put him up for
the night, but he was keen to do the whole trip "on his own."

Another time I was in Central California on a surf trip. An older
gentleman  on a mountian bike stopped near my car. Just one small
saddle bag. He said he was retired, had been evicted from his place up
north somewhere, and decided to ride his bike to Florida to attend his
grandaughter's wedding. I tried to gave him all the cash I had (just
over 20 bucks,) but he declined, saying he had been in the Marines and
could take care of himself. I left the area, but turned around a few
minutes later, flagged him down, and more forcefully offered the
money. He admitted he was almost out of money, and accepted my modest
offering.

Life on the road is a lot more interesting than life at home!

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[RBW] Jack Browns on San Marcos...

2015-05-29 Thread &#x27;Big Paulie' via RBW Owners Bunch
I thinking I need just a touch more width for the torn up pavement in my 
neighborhood. What would you suggest as the next size up from my current 
Jack Browns...that would fit a Soma San Marcos?

Thanks,

Paul

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[RBW] Re: Jack Browns on San Marcos...

2015-05-30 Thread &#x27;Big Paulie' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks ...

Paul

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